Momotaro folktale #2 - - Tuba - Japan

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Original Edo period iron tsuba from Japan, single item, Momotaro folktale design (#2), dimensions 68 mm high by 61 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick, weight 75 g, nakago 25.5 mm, very good condition.

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This is inlay Tsuba that design is momotaro folktale

Momotaro is typical Japanese folktale about a boy born from a large peach that floated down the river, who, fed on millet dumplings given to him by his grandmother, accompanied by a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, defeats the demons on Onigashima Island and brings back treasure.

This design is that grandfather goes to mountain to gather firewood

Edo period
Material: iron

Size : H 68 x W 61 x D 3.5 mm (2.7" x 2.4" x 0.14")
Nakago (center hole)length 25.5 mm
Weight : 75 g ( 2.6 oz.)
Condition : Very Good as you can see the pictures for the year.
with box

This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures.
I try my best to describe items accurately, but it is still my opinion
and you have to depend on your own judgment when you bid.

This is inlay Tsuba that design is momotaro folktale

Momotaro is typical Japanese folktale about a boy born from a large peach that floated down the river, who, fed on millet dumplings given to him by his grandmother, accompanied by a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, defeats the demons on Onigashima Island and brings back treasure.

This design is that grandfather goes to mountain to gather firewood

Edo period
Material: iron

Size : H 68 x W 61 x D 3.5 mm (2.7" x 2.4" x 0.14")
Nakago (center hole)length 25.5 mm
Weight : 75 g ( 2.6 oz.)
Condition : Very Good as you can see the pictures for the year.
with box

This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures.
I try my best to describe items accurately, but it is still my opinion
and you have to depend on your own judgment when you bid.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Model
Momotaro folktale #2
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Weight
75 g
Material
iron
Height
68 mm
Length
61 mm
Width
3.5 mm
Sold by
JapanVerified
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Objects sold
98.84%
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